Nubo
Well-known member
I understand the desire for fast chargers. But in the real world, imo, if your EV plans hinge upon the existence and frequent availability of fast-charge stations, you may be better off either waiting for something with more range, or modifying your plans to eliminate the need for fast charger. I think the circumstances where one could depend on a fast charger to enable a frequent >100mi/day travel, will be fairly rare. Even in major infrastructure projects for large metropolitan areas, the number of proposed l3 charging stations is something like 50 (think I heard this on the plugin2010 audio).
If you're lucky enough for one of those to be convenient, keep in mind the odds of availability. The number of cars that can be serviced at even 50 stations during a day has got to be considerably fewer than what a single gas station services regularly. At first, of course, those brand-new, sparkly chargers may be wide open, but in 2 or 3 years time, if popularity is high....
I think for the next few years, EV owners should generally only count on "guaranteed" charging. Your own home charger, of course, and maybe charging at work, if that opportunity exists and can be counted on. Otherwise, my plans for public charging are those of occasional convenience and/or emergency use.
I liken it to paved roads. The first paved roads in America were brought about by lobbying from bicyclists. The pavement didn't come first, the bicycles did. When a critical mass was reached, infrastructure followed. That drove further changes, etc...
If you're lucky enough for one of those to be convenient, keep in mind the odds of availability. The number of cars that can be serviced at even 50 stations during a day has got to be considerably fewer than what a single gas station services regularly. At first, of course, those brand-new, sparkly chargers may be wide open, but in 2 or 3 years time, if popularity is high....
I think for the next few years, EV owners should generally only count on "guaranteed" charging. Your own home charger, of course, and maybe charging at work, if that opportunity exists and can be counted on. Otherwise, my plans for public charging are those of occasional convenience and/or emergency use.
I liken it to paved roads. The first paved roads in America were brought about by lobbying from bicyclists. The pavement didn't come first, the bicycles did. When a critical mass was reached, infrastructure followed. That drove further changes, etc...
